George Osborne’s likely payday from the sale of Robey Warshaw to US giant Evercore won’t be the first time he’s extracted money from the banking sector. In his inaugural 2010 …
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On this day: the Royal Navy drinks its last daily rum ration
On this day in 1970, sailors’ daily rum ration – a tradition dating back to the glory days of the Royal Navy – was abolished, an occasion now known as …
The Capitalist: Fintech furnishes office with 3D printed Lando Norris
Games Workshop’s bat, payday for George Osborne and a 3D printed Lando Norris; catch up on the latest City gossip in this week’s edition of The Capitalist OSBORNE CASHES IN …
‘I only went into banking because people said it was the hardest job to get’: Propelle founder Ayesha Ofori
Each week, we dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Ayesha Ofori, former City banker and founder and CEO of female-focused investment platform Propelle, takes …
London’s offices ‘regain footing’ as deals tick up and prime rents surge
Activity in London’s office market has seen a boost, driven by a strong second quarter marked by a number of high-profile leasings. Office take-up in the first half of 2025 …
UK business confidence highest in 10 years, Lloyds Bank says
UK business confidence is at its highest level in 10 years as the service sector saw the biggest jump in optimism month-on-month, according to Lloyds Bank. Firms were more optimistic …
‘Responsible landlords’ urged to stay in the private housing market
The UK’s landlord association has urged landlords to remain within the country’s private housing sector, warning that their exit could lead to a ‘disastrous’ outcome for tenants. Arguing that private …
SFO faces a crisis of confidence as old sins haunt Ephgrave’s tenure
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is no stranger to bad publicity, but after yet another historic case comes back to haunt it, its reputation takes another battering. Last week, the …
How the wellness bro came to rule the City
As finance bros roam the City clutching pink smoothies, Anna Moloney examines the changing culture of health and rise of the wellness bro If you were opening a trendy smoothie …
Hotel billionaire launches shock bid to run Heathrow expansion
The race to manage Heathrow’s multibillion-pound third runway expansion has been plunged into uncertainty after a rival suitor confirmed it will submit a proposal to go up against an expected …